Melt away dirt, makeup and impurities with our lightweight cleansing oil. This gentle, yet effective oil cleanser transforms to a cleansing milk when it emulsifies with water. Formulated with a blend of pure botanical oils, this cleansing oil dissolves even hard to remove makeup and impurities without over-drying skin.

Emulsifies with water to a cleansing milk to dissolve dirt, oil and makeup

A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a highly-refined botanical lipid derived from olives. With an exceptional affinity to skin, Squalane absorbs easily and is known to help replenish skin’s barrier keeping it soft, supple and moisturized.

Evening Primrose Oil is extracted from the ripe seeds of the Evening Primrose, a flowering plant that blooms every other year. Frequently used in herbal remedies, Evening Primrose Oil is known to help maintain skin hydration and elasticity.

Melt away dirt, makeup and impurities with our lightweight cleansing oil. This gentle, yet effective oil cleanser transforms to a cleansing milk when it emulsifies with water. Formulated with a blend of pure botanical oils, this cleansing oil dissolves even hard to remove makeup and impurities without over-drying skin.

Emulsifies with water to a cleansing milk to dissolve dirt, oil and makeup

A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a highly-refined botanical lipid derived from olives. With an exceptional affinity to skin, Squalane absorbs easily and is known to help replenish skin’s barrier keeping it soft, supple and moisturized.

Evening Primrose Oil is extracted from the ripe seeds of the Evening Primrose, a flowering plant that blooms every other year. Frequently used in herbal remedies, Evening Primrose Oil is known to help maintain skin hydration and elasticity.

what it’s good for

Soothes and comforts skin and prepares it for night-time replenishment

Non-comedogenic

Ophthalmologist-tested

key ingredients

Lavender Essential Oil

Steam-distilled from Lavender, an adaptogen in the mint family, Lavender Essential Oil is known for its soothing and calming properties. With a luxurious, calming aroma, Lavender Essential Oil is often used to relax the senses in preparation for sleep.

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil is extracted from the ripe seeds of the Evening Primrose, a flowering plant that blooms every other year. Frequently used in herbal remedies, Evening Primrose Oil is known to help maintain skin hydration and elasticity.

Squalane

A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a highly-refined botanical lipid derived from olives. With an exceptional affinity to skin, Squalane absorbs easily and is known to help replenish skin’s barrier keeping it soft, supple and moisturized.

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Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
This is a must have!So I have never been more impressed with a product, I got it as a tester when I came in to replenish my hydro-plumping serum (try that as well, it’s amazing). The tester for one came in the cutest bottle and you get loads in it , 40ml to be precise but I’m so impressed by the size of the tester as well as it didn’t come in one of those sashays and actually had enough in it for me to really try it out.
I will start off by saying my day to day job is working on a makeup counter so I have to wear a full face of make up Each day. So I’m always on the market for a new cleanser to get it all off with after a busy shift. They lovely man in the shop told me I literally needed less than a pea size amount, to apply to the face without putting water on first and then wash it off. To which I was very sceptical about, but god was I mistaken. It completely took off all my makeup even my waterproof eye makeup, I was completely shocked when I saw that it actually worked! Plus my skin felt absolutely amazing after. And the smell!
Honestly I can’t recommend this product enough, a little really does go along way so it is completely worth the money.

Date published: 2019-01-07

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hillary from
IrreplaceableI use this twice daily, and simply can't go without it. It cleanses oil and makeup very well, without any harshness. The aroma is excellent and feels great on my skin.

Date published: 2018-12-23

Rated 3 out of
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User7991 from
Be careful when purchasing online!!!I was quite a fan when trying this project in stores while on vacation! I just recently decided to order it online, and while the quality is just as I remember it, a word of warning to those that decide to purchase this product online. About half of the product had leaked in transit! The outside of the box was soaked when it reached me. Very upsetting considering these products aren’t all that cheap. I reached out to Kiehls and have not received an answer. Pretty disappointing :(

Date published: 2018-12-19

Rated 5 out of
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MsFrances from
I love this cleansing oilI have been wanting to purchase a cleansing oil for a long time and shopped a ton of brands and price points, I finally decided to purchase Kiehl's, and I'm so glad I did. First thing is it smells so good, I use it at night and the lavender scent is great before bed. The texture and smell combined, feels like a little night time luxury. The oil is not thick and glides over the face well. My skin is also super soft after. I also think its worth the price, as it seems like it will last long time since I use so little of the product each time.

Date published: 2018-12-14

Rated 1 out of
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Mindysue from
HELP!!!!!I used this for the first time last night. Going away from my Olay routine. Dont want to use it, because of animal cruelty. I love Origins, so I invested in the entire regimen. I received this sample in birchbox, so I figured I would try it. I used it as a cleanser, and no moisturer. I woke up th morning and my husband said are Are you okay, you look exhausted (9 hours) of sleep. Did I do something wrong or do I have to do it more than once. I'm 58 and so unhappy with my skin. Bags, and marionette lines,, and large pores. (that's new). Not sure what to do???

Date published: 2018-12-11

Rated 5 out of
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strawberra from
If you're thinking about it, just get it!I was super hesitant to try a cleansing oil since I have combination skin, but I decided to give this one a try. I LOVE IT. It's so much more effective at removing makeup than any other makeup remover I have ever used. One-step, highly recommend. If you're thinking about testing out a facial oil, try this one!

Date published: 2018-12-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
jelane from
Makeup Melter!I happened to come upon a Kiel's store after the salon brand store where I usually buy my facial cleanser was closed. I thought I'd give it a shot since I was out of face cleanser, and I'm so glad I did! I asked the staff for cleanser that 1) will not lead my skin feeling "tight" after cleaning, and 2) will take off all of my makeup. I was super skeptical, but when I tried it that night before bed, and my makeup was completely gone and face was clean but not tight, I was sold. It's really amazing and so much cheaper than the salon brand I was buying before.

Date published: 2018-10-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lynlee from
Great makeup remover & no oily residueI had been using my own mix of grapeseed and castor oil as an oil cleanser for a few months, but I hated the thickness of it and wanted to try something professionally made.
I stumbled into a Kiehl's store at the mall one day and asked them if they had anything like an oil cleanser that could remove waterproof makeup and here I am!
I wear a full face of makeup and use waterproof mascara, so I was looking for a one-step routine that would remove everything easily. At the store, they told me to put this cleanser on a cotton pad and use the pad to remove waterproof mascara but it actually works BETTER (and with less product waste) if you just gently massage the oil over your eyes/eyelashes to remove any tough eye makeup and then rinse the area thoroughly. The milky consistency that the oil has once you add a little warm water is a nice touch too. My face comes away feeling soft and smooth every time. I haven't had any breakouts since using this product either which is unusual and great.
I love this stuff. It has a nice, relaxing smell for a nighttime wash. I only use it once a day at night right before bed.
I do not pair this oil cleanser with any other things except occasionally a facial moisturizer if my face is feeling a little dry afterwards. In the mornings I use no cleanser, just splash water on my face and go!

How well does this remove eye makeup?

It removes eye makeup very well. I wear lots of high-quality, thick mascara and I'm able to wipe it off both eyes with a cotton ball and a couple of pumps of this cleansing oil.

Answered by: SaraWest

Date published: 2018-09-04

Can you list the ingredients in this product

Asked by: Bellaboo

Do I need to wash my face with another cleanser afterwards?

Asked by: Chremotic

No. With a little water, this moves off the skin pretty easily. I follow it with toner and then moisturizer.

Answered by: Larayne

Date published: 2018-12-11

Is it okay to clean your face with a toner after washing with this product?

I usually wipe my face with a toner after cleansing, but should you tone after washing with this product? It feels almost like I'm wiping off the moisture that the cleanser leaves behind on my face. Is that counterproductive to what this product is trying to accomplish?

Asked by: Melly

Can this be used on acne prone oily skin?

Asked by: Anonymous

It might be worth a try. I have used this product in the past, but I don&rsquo;t have acne prone skin. My son does, however, and he has used a different brand of cleansing oil for a year or so now and it works well for him. He still has some acne, but definitely less than before. Neither of us have particularly oily skin, but I don&rsquo;t think this will make yours oilier. You may even find it less oilier over time. If you use a cleanser that makes your face feel squeaky clean, it might take you a few uses to get used to this one.